Hamish Constable Paterson (1890–1955): A Dumfriesshire Landscape Visionary Hamish Constable Paterson, born James Constable Paterson on February 1st, 1890, in Moniaive, Glencairn Parish, Dumfriesshire, was a Scottish landscape artist whose evocative depictions of the Nithsdale region cemented his place as one of Dumfries and Galloway’s most celebrated artistic figures. His life was marked by both personal tragedy – the loss of his wife, Mary—and unwavering dedication to capturing the beauty of his surroundings, resulting in a prolific output of watercolor paintings that continue to resonate w…